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But the extension announced Wednesday does not apply to the rental landlords themselves, who still have to register their units in the provincial government by Thursday.
Previously, platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO also had to verify that most communities’ BC list had registration numbers in the province by Thursday, but it has now been extended until June 1.
Lists without registration numbers must be deleted by June 2.
From June 1 to June 23, these platforms have more time to cancel future bookings for hosts who lack provincial registrations or face investigations and penalties.
The government said it extended the deadline after receiving industry requests so that they can complete the technical work of verifying the system.
British Columbia Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said the platforms were not rested.
“They still need to queue up all the systems,” he said. “They still need to upload data. So, that’s not any way. In fact, it’s their chance to make sure their technology is aligned better.”
Caron said the short-term rental registration center is suitable for most communities, with more than 10,000 people currently having more than 20,000 listings, below 28,000 short-term rentals, which are said to be operating before the introduction of new legislation.
The rules limit short-term rentals to structures like major residences, secondary suites or Laneway homes on that property.
Caron said the figure shows that the legislation is operating. “We’re seeing an increase in vacancy rates in communities across the province,” he said. “We’re seeing a drop in rents in communities across the province.”
Analysts say market forces are too complex to provide a factor for change.
Caron called short-term rental legislation a “important work” to address the affordability of housing in BC, but also acknowledged that more steps were needed.
“[We]have to do a lot of other measures,” he said. “We are investing in affordable housing, cutting the traditional tape festival so that more housing can be built to increase the housing supply and protecting our existing housing stock through a rental protection fund.”
Short-term rental legislation faces criticism for alternatives to closure of hotel rooms.
Columbia River-Revelstoke said many small short-term rental operators in many communities have opted to close the doors due to annual registration fees, said Scott McInnis, a conservative riding conservative who includes five resort communities.
Their homes live on real estate for $100 to $450 for people living elsewhere, while the so-called stratigraphic hotels ranges from $600.
Caron posted the additional fees recognized in the Legislature Tuesday afternoon but said registration improved enforcement and brought additional revenue to municipalities.
He also said the British Columbia Municipal Authority Alliance recommended short-term legislation, adding that the government has been engaged to resort communities that are exempted but have options.
Prime Minister David Eby also said that if the vacancy rate rises, the government will ease short-term rental rules.
Caron said the legislation allowed the community to have a three percent vacancy rate in two years, so it was an option to exit.
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